The February 29th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Athletics interested in trading for Callaspo, Mattingly and Kemp say LA belongs to the Dodgers not the Angels, “El Hombre” campaign to be ceased and much more…

The Monkey Says: As the article states, they aren’t interested in giving up much to get him. The Angels shouldn’t be opposed to moving Callaspo, especially if Trumbo shows signs of promise at the hot corner, but depth is a good thing to have, so moving him for a middling prospect likely isn’t worth it.

The Monkey Says: The Dodgers have a richer history, so it is hard to argue, but over the last decade, the Halos have the upper-hand. The mere fact that Dodger players are even being asked these questions shows just how much the Angels have closed the gap. Also, Matt Kemp is scared of the Rally Monkey. So there is that.

The Monkey Says: They better given how much money he is making. Also, this only makes sense if they DH him at least a handful of times over the year. He is in tremendous condition, but it isn’t going to hurt for him to get a little bit of rest.

The Monkey Says: Thanks for making this a story, Red Sox. What an interesting concept, allowing grown men to handle their own alcohol assumption responsibly and not treating them like children. It is so crazy that it might just work.

The Monkey Says: He doesn’t control the strike zone very well, but he was very effective against southpaws last season, so it is possible he could get a taste of the leadoff spot on a part-time basis this season. Mike Scioscia flirted with it a bit at the end of 2011, so don’t be shocked if he tries it again to start this coming campaign.

The Monkey Says: I’m quite glad to see that he did this as he did not part on good terms with the team once they let him go in free agency. It would have been a shame for him to hold a grudge about it.

The Monkey Says: Their first month actually looks pretty cushy, if you ask me. The Yankees and Rays are good, but every other April opponent looks like a powder puff, though the Indians might be a little above average potentially.

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